IMC 2012 Q6
6. Triangle \(QRS\) is isosceles and right-angled.
Beatrix reflects the P-shape in the side \(QR\) to get an image.
She reflects the first image in the side \(QS\) to get a second image.
Finally, she reflects the second image in the side \(RS\) to get a third image.
What does the third image look like?


Intermediate Mathematical Challenge 2012, Question 6. © UK Mathematics Trust. Original paper on ukmt.org.uk
Answer: A
The diagram shows the result of the successive reflections.

Solution © UK Mathematics Trust, from the IMC 2012 solutions. Longer versions with investigations: Solutions and investigations (PDF).